December Book Reviews

From wellness to weirdness, Christmas is always a time for some excellent literary offerings and a good book is always a great festive gift 

DISRUPT EVERYTHING AND WIN

by James Patterson and Patrick Leddin 

Disruption is everywhere. From artificial intelligence to economic uncertainty to the pandemic’s effect on the workplace, we’ve never seen anything like it in our lifetimes. Yet how can we use disruption to our advantage? 

Enter world-renowned storyteller and entrepreneur James Patterson, and leadership expert Patrick Leddin, who both know disruption to be one of the most powerful and misunderstood forces in this fast-changing world. From their personal and professional experiences, advancement has always required abrupt, explosive change. 

Now they show you how to turn disruption on its head too, using invaluable insights and practical tools to help you leverage this force for positive change. Mastering disruption will have a revolutionary effect on your career, your relationships and your life. 

Published December 4th by Cornerstone. 

UNPROCESS: THE 30-DAY CHALLENGE 

by Jason Adetolla Mackson

Say goodbye to processed foods and transform your health in just 30 days with Unprocess. This practical cookbook delivers over 90 delicious wholefood recipes with meal plans that make clean eating effortless – no complicated rules or expensive ingredients, just real food that gives you real results. 

Jason Mackson, the wellness expert behind The Electric Tribe’s million- strong community, cuts through the noise with clever strategies, meal plans and weekly goals to help you remove Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs) from your diet. 

You’ll discover exactly why wholefoods matter and how to stock your kitchen for success; plus what to do after the 30 days are up, and how to use the challenge as a blueprint for lasting change. 

Published December 18th by Quarto Publishing. 

TAILORED REALITIES 

by Brandon Sanderson 

Spanning the genres of fantasy and science fiction, this collection features stories from beyond the bounds of Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere universe. 

Along with the never- before-seen novella Moment Zero, and other stories that have never been collected into one volume, this tome also includes a stunning black-and-white illustration for each story.

Published December 9th by Orion. 

WES ANDERSON: A RETROSPECTIVE

by Clarisse Loughrey

Wes Anderson is a true icon of contemporary cinema. His films are consistent cult favourites, starring a cast of top actors and have made indie films popular again. 

With his inimitable and idiosyncratic style, Anderson’s cinematic universe includes The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, The Darjeeling Limited and Fantastic Mr. Fox. 

Delivered in a quirky design which mirrors the aesthetic of an Anderson film, Wes Anderson: A Retrospective considers his entire oeuvre and reveals behind-the-scenes anecdotes, colour codes and where the visual Easter eggs are hidden.

Published December 4th by Gemini Books Group.